What should I do if my newborn has severe eczema all over the face?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
If a child has eczema on the face, it is important to keep the facial area clean and dry, and avoid washing the affected area with alkaline soap, which can effectively prevent and improve eczema. Children are prone to eczema due to intrinsic factors. This is because their skin has a thinner stratum corneum, a richer capillary network, and higher chloride content in the endothelium, making it more sensitive to various irritants and thus more susceptible to eczema.
After newborns are born, due to inexperienced mothers lacking knowledge about skin care or the infants' exposure to allergens, they are prone to developing skin eczema. What should be done when a newborn has severe facial eczema covering the entire face?
What to do when a newborn has severe facial eczema covering the entire face
If a baby has eczema on the face, keep the face clean and dry, avoid washing the affected area with alkaline soap, and do not overdress or overwrap the baby, as these measures can effectively prevent and improve eczema. Children are susceptible to eczema due to their own physiological factors—specifically, their stratum corneum is relatively thin, capillary networks are abundant, and the skin's endothelial cells contain higher levels of water and chloride, making their skin more sensitive to various irritants and thus more likely to develop eczema.
Suggestions: It is recommended to identify the allergen as soon as possible and effectively minimize contact with it. Avoid exposing the skin to irritating substances; do not wash the affected area with alkaline soap or hot water, and refrain from applying skincare products or any oily substances. You may apply some pure botanical ointments, but avoid using corticosteroid creams.
If the eczema is severe, treatment under medical guidance may include topical application of calamine lotion. In addition, oral antihistamines may also be used. Pay attention to daily skin care, develop good living habits, and wear pure cotton clothing. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
